Calidus of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a teaming agreement on 20 February with Saudi firm GDC Middle East to market the Calidus B-250 light attack aircraft to markets in the Middle East and North Africa. Fawaz Alsharabi, the CEO of GDC Middle East, said, "This is a major step for GDC Middle East to be a partner with Calidus's totally new developed aircraft. The Calidus B-250 was first shown at the Dubai Air Show in 2017, following a two-year long development programme with Brazil's Novaer. The aircraft, made primarily of carbon fibre, has a strengthened landing gear for rough field operations. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68 turboprop, the aircraft can reach a maximum of 301 kt, and can operate with one or two pilots.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 21, 2019 15:24 UTC